“Trey Lance’s Bold Move: What His Third NFL Team Reveal Means for His Future!”

Could Trey Lance be the most perplexing case in today’s NFL? The excitement was palpable when the San Francisco 49ers selected him as the third overall pick in the 2021 draft, a move that hinted at a bright future bursting with potential. He dazzled us at North Dakota State, throwing for impressive stats and running like a man on a mission. Fast forward a few seasons, and here we are, discussing his third team as he signs a one-year deal with the Los Angeles Chargers. It’s a bit of an enigma, isn’t it? With such high hopes now seemingly dashed, and the 49ers’ aggressive investment in him turning into a narrative of missed opportunities, what’s next for the 24-year-old quarterback? As he steps into the shadows behind Justin Herbert, I can’t help but wonder—can Lance carve out a path to redemption, or is he destined to be a cautionary tale in the annals of draft history? Buckle up as we delve deeper into his rollercoaster journey through the league!

When Trey Lance was taken with the No. 3 overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft by the San Francisco 49ers, it was widely thought he had star potential.

At North Dakota State, he showed flashes of his potential by throwing for 2,786 yards, 28 touchdowns and no interceptions while adding 1,100 yards and 14 touchdowns on the ground in 2019.

But he barely played for the 49ers, partly due to a season-ending ankle injury in Week 2 of the 2022 campaign that paved the way for Brock Purdy to become their starter.

Lance spent the last two seasons with the Dallas Cowboys, and he has now agreed to a generous one-year contract to join his third team in his brief NFL career.

“Former Cowboys and 49ers QB Trey Lance reached agreement today on a one-year deal worth up to $6.2 million with the Los Angeles Chargers. Lance and Taylor Heinicke are now behind starting QB Justin Herbert,” ESPN insider Adam Schefter wrote on X.

ESPN sources: former Cowboys and 49ers QB Trey Lance reached agreement today on a one-year deal worth up to $6.2 million with the Los Angeles Chargers. Lance and Taylor Heinicke are now behind starting QB Justin Herbert. pic.twitter.com/CaOZiWMLPa

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) April 4, 2025

Lance appeared in just four games for Dallas, even though Dak Prescott missed the last nine games of the 2024 season due to a hamstring injury.

Now, the 24-year-old could be third on the Chargers’ depth chart.

The Niners gave up a lot — three first-round picks and a third-round pick — to the Miami Dolphins in order to acquire the pick they used on Lance, and they ultimately have nothing to show for it, which has led most to call the deal a failure and Lance a bust.

On the other hand, Purdy quickly emerged into a star, and just like that, San Francisco found its first legitimate franchise QB since Steve Young retired.

The Chargers also have a legitimate franchise QB in Herbert, and they made the playoffs last season in Jim Harbaugh’s first season as their head coach.

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